How To Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks | Pet Health Advice
Discover how to keep your dog calm during fireworks:
Many dogs find fireworks really scary. In this video, PDSA Vet Fran demonstrates how to keep your dog calm in 8 steps:
Step 1 – Walk them whilst it’s still light and get home well before dark, before fireworks are likely to start. A longer walk with plenty of opportunity to sniff and explore will tire your dog and help them to relax.
Step 2 – Close your curtains before dark and leave the lights on to hide the flashes.
Step 3 – Play some music to help drown out fireworks noises. Classical can work well, or something with a deep bass to help cover up any bangs – just make sure it’s at a volume your dog is comfortable with (not too loud)!
Step 4 – Make them a cosy den to hide in if they wish.
Step 5 – Comfort them if they come to you for reassurance – don’t ignore them, but if they want to be alone, let them (just keep a close eye on them).
Step 6 – Stick to normal routines and behave normally but, if it helps, distract them with something fun such as a game, a puzzle feeder, or a toy stuffed with food.
Step 7 – If they need a toilet break, wait for a gap in the fireworks, be as quick as possible and keep them on a lead at all times.
Step 8 – Once fireworks season has passed, you can start getting your dog used to firework noises with a process called desensitisation.
If your dog is still scared of fireworks despite all of these steps above, please speak to your vet for advice.
For more advice on how to care for your pet, visit our Pet Health Hub: pdsa.org.uk/phh
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